Law for Social Workers by Hugh Brayne
Law for Social Workers has been the leading textbook in its field since the first edition published twenty years ago. Suitable for students on all social work courses, it offers a clear approach to the law which governs the profession. Written by an author team with a strong background in teaching and practice, this book provides detailed analysis of the law which protects people from harm and enables social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. The eleventh edition has been restructured to provide greater coherence within parts and cross-referencing. In five distinct parts the authors present key topics covered on all social work law courses. Starting with an analysis of the legal system and the social worker's place in it, the authors then address human rights, the issues of discrimination, privacy of information and issues surrounding consent. Other topics covered include responsibilities to children including safeguarding children and interagency working and responsibilities towards adults including mental health issues. Finally the authors cover issues which affect the service user such as private family disputes, immigration and asylum status, issues relating to money, housing and violence. Each part begins with an introduction to the unifying theme that runs through the following chapters. Individual chapters open with a case study based on a recent case or enquiry, highlighting the vital issues that the chapters will explore. Key learning points are set out early in the chapter, and each chapter contains questions for discussion, further reading, and web links. Online Resource Centre The book is supported by a fully interactive Online Resource Centre featuring: Student Resources: - Video podcasts providing expert advice on court skills for social workers - Updates on recent cases and legislation - Guidance on answering exercises in the book - Glossary - Further Reading - Web links Lecturer Resources: - Test Bank of 200 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback - Lecture outlines notes and guidance for both lawyers and social workers teaching social work law
Review of previous edition - Law for Social Workers should be on everybody's bookshelf, because it is an indispensable reference bookAnnelies Barth, Social Worker, Professional Social Work magazine There is an absolute need for the student and practitioner to have access to a law book of the nature of Brayne & Carr in order to engage with the complexities of a profession which is fundamentally underpinned by statute and public accountability. Chris Penney, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Portsmouth
Helen Carr, BA Juris (Oxon) MA (SP&C) (Open) Solicitor; Lecturer in Law. Helen Carr joined Kent Law School in 2006 following 10 years of practice at Bradford Law Centre and a further period teaching and researching at London Metropolitan University. She spent the years 2001-2005 seconded to the Law Commission working on the reform of tenure and housing disputes. She is currently chair of the Legal Action Group and honorary legal adviser to Sir Richard Tilt, the Social Fund Commissioner. Her publications include the best-selling Brayne & Carr: Law for Social Workers (OUP 2005).
Sarah Carter, BA Hons. (Keele), Dip.Lib. Law Librarian at Kent since 1985, also responsible for Official Publications and European Documentation. Duties include liaison with KLS students and staff, collection development, training in legal research skills and use of electronic resources. Responsible for building up the Library's collection of legal datasets. Editor of internationally-recognised Lawlinks website.
Dr Kirsty Horsey is Lecturer at the University of Kent. In 2007 she was awarded the Barbara Morris Prize for Learning Support for the work she has done with struggling law students and her key role in the VALUE Programme (value added learning within university education) within the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching at Kent.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199575411 |
| ISBN 10 | 019957541X |
| Title | Law for Social Workers |
| Author | Hugh Brayne |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2010-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 720 |
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